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Category Archives: Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles

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My Dads 1951 Western Flyer Super – by Brad Tierney

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Articles, Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Cleveland Welding Company, Western Flyer

First off, let me just say that I had remembered hearing about dad’s bike when I was a kid. It was hard for me to grasp the concept of a bicycle having all of the things dad told us about … Continue reading →

1960’s Columbia Newsboy Special

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Columbia, Columbia Manufacturing Company

This 1960’s Newsboy Special, built by the Columbia Manufacturing Company is a heavy-duty balloon tire bicycle that was designed to fill the demand for a rugged service bicycle. By the time this bike was produced, the middleweight craze was in … Continue reading →

1950’s Hiawatha Meteor

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged AMF Cycle Company, Cleveland Welding Company, Gambles Hardware Stores, Hiawatha

This 1950’s balloon tire Hiawatha Meteor bicycle was a mid-range priced model sold at Gambles Hardware stores. While it does not feature a springer fork or chromed fenders, it still does offer a tank, two tone paint, Delta “Winner” headlight, … Continue reading →

1954 Schwinn Streamliner

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Schwinn

Total restoration of Family Heirloom bike belonging to a relative of customer.  This was a 100% ground up restoration on a 1954 Schwinn Streamliner bicycle that was in Barn Found shape and too rough to show or display as found. … Continue reading →

1946 Schwinn BA-107 Autocycle

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Autocycle, Henderson, Schwinn

Presented for your enjoyment, is this “A” serial number early post-war production Henderson badged Balloon tire deluxe Schwinn bicycle. This was a version of the Autocycle model, typically the top end bikes by Schwinn and those with the most deluxe features. … Continue reading →

1955 Western Flyer X-53 Super Deluxe

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Facair55
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Western Auto Stores, Western Flyer

The Western Flyer X-53 Super was the top of the line bicycle sold through the Western Auto store chain which does not exist today. This bicycle was built by Murray Ohio Mfg. Co. for Western Auto from 1953 to 1958 … Continue reading →

Late 1940’s J.C. Higgins

Posted on November 2, 2012 by babyjesus
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged J.C. Higgins, Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Sears

This late 1940’s Sears J.C. Higgins ladies bicycle looks a lot like the pre-war models with its skirt guard and paint details. Even the badge has a similar design to the pre-war Elgin. Made by Murray, it is similar to … Continue reading →

Custom Cadillac Cruiser Deluxe

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jhowland
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles

It doesn’t get anymore deluxe than this custom 1950’s Cadillac Cruiser Deluxe. The skirted-fenders, the long Shelby Airflow style tank, and the front horizontal spring adds to the 1950’s look. Rock N’ Roll is here to stay!! … Continue reading →

1949 Schwinn B6 Autocycle – Christmas Advertisement

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Autocycle, Schwinn

This advertisement, issued before Christmas 1948 shows a new 1949 Schwinn B6 Autocycle. The bike shown is fully equipped, with spring fork and fore-wheel brake. The ad reads: When your young hopeful asks for a Schwinn-Built bike for Christmas you … Continue reading →

Custom Schwinn Phantom

Posted on June 6, 2012 by EDDIE
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Phantom, Schwinn

Custom Schwinn Phantom with chrome frame and plenty of accessories. Pee-Wee Herman would be proud! … Continue reading →

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